Haberdashery

Following on from the queen's speech there is the impending plastic bag charge of 5p per bag. Rather than spending 5p (or more) every time you head off to the supermarket. Save your 5 pence pieces up now and put them to good use on some Haberdashery bag handles. Match it with some bag canvas and maybe some other fabric...

Tie dye is a major trend at the moment, with the design predominantly on T-Shirts. Popular bands such as Panic! at the Disco have begun to use the design on merchandise and celebrities such as Rihanna are even wearing the design on leggings! For Rihanna's look, I would recommend the China Blue dylon which can be found in our Haberdashery...

Headbands are immensely popular, not only for practical reasons but also as an accessory for any occasion from casual gatherings to weddings. At Calico Laine we stock a variety of headbands in our Haberdashery department in plastic, cotton covered, satin covered and metal. They can be worn alone or decorated using other embellishments. We also stock a variety of headband...

For any dressmaker, being commissioned to design and create a brides dream wedding dress is the job of a lifetime and entails many hours of painstaking sketching, pinning and stitching. The construction of a one of a kind gown is a labour of love both for the seamstress and the bride herself, with the result being an enchanting gown to...

On our Calico Laine website you are available to Buy Haberdashery products online as well as instore. We have recently stocked some brand new zips that are seen in both our Haberdashery and Sewing section online that are becoming very popular and unique. These zips are called Decorative Zips and are available in seven different shades in three sizes. Blue...

When you are a dressmaker or crafter it is important to have a reliable Haberdashery Supplier for all your Haberdashery needs and at Calico Laine we believe we can be your 'go to' Haberdashery Supplier whether it be for a zip, thread or ribbons. Here at Calico Laine we stock some of the biggest names in Haberdashery such as Prym, Gutermann and Dylon...

Ribbon Embellishments are becoming more and more popular and can be used for many different projects. People often use Ribbon Embellishments on wedding stationary or hair accessories to add a new look or design to an item but they are also used on many more craft projects nowadays. All our Ribbon Embellishments are seen in our Haberdashery section and come...

Now is the perfect time of year to pick up your sewing machine and get started on some quick and simple sewing projects to update your summer wardrobe. As any dressmaker or hobby sewist will know, no dressmaking project will work without some good quality Haberdashery items to complement your expert stitching and imaginative design. Here, our Haberdashery department have...

Not everybody who comes into our shop or orders online is looking for large amounts of fabrics to sew with. A lot of our customers are simply looking to Buy Haberdashery items that will help them to 'make do and mend' clothing so they do not have to go out and purchase new. There are number of useful products that can...

Elastic is an important product within our Haberdashery range here at Calico Laine. Elastic is a popular item with our customers due to its many uses when Dressmaking, using for crafts or for jewellery making. Elastic is a flexible and stretch fabric that comes in many sizes and is made from rubber and is usually covered in either Polyester, Nylon...